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stuff
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- pronunciation:
- stuhf
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
"Stuff" is another word for material or substance. Stuff is often something that things can be made of.
This pillow is filled with lots of soft stuff.A bridge has to be built with very strong stuff.What is this sticky stuff on the counter?- synonyms:
- material
- similar words:
- matter
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| definition 2: |
"Stuff" means things, especially things that belong to a particular person. When you move from one place to another, you usually want to bring your stuff with you.
Hannah's dad keeps so much stuff in his car that there's only room for one person to sit in the back.My mom says there is too much stuff in all of our closets.
- synonyms:
- belongings
- similar words:
- property
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| definition 3: |
If someone has the stuff to succeed, it means that they have exactly the things that are necessary for them to succeed.
Everyone knew that Jalen would become the team captain, because he had all the right stuff.- synonyms:
- core
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| definition 4: |
Sometimes "stuff" means things like ideas, actions, facts, or things people say or think.
My cousin asked me what I would do if a tornado hit my house, but I told him I don't really think about stuff like that.Abby and Maya used to do a lot of stuff together, but they don't get together much anymore. |
| definition 5: |
(informal) Sometimes when we say "stuff," we mean things that are not very important or don't have much value.
Don't believe all that stuff they are saying about you! They are just jealous.- synonyms:
- junk, trash
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| related words: |
belonging, equipment, luggage, object, possession |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stuffs, stuffing, stuffed |
| definition 1: |
When you stuff something, you push it into a container or opening.
It got so hot that Emily stuffed her jacket into her backpack instead of wearing it home.When his mom wasn't looking, Jacob stuffed his mouth full of chocolate chips.The soft toy bear was stuffed with small pieces of cotton.- synonyms:
- jam, pack
- similar words:
- crowd, fill, impact, load
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| definition 2: |
If you stuff yourself with food, you eat a lot of food and your stomach feels very full.
We were really hungry and then we stuffed ourselves at dinner. |
| related words: |
dress, jam, pack, tuck |
Word Builder: stuff +
- stuffed:
full.
- stuffing1:
a soft food that cooks inside poultry.
- stuffing2:
soft material inside a pillow, cushion, or mattress.
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